Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has encouraged Christians to prioritise spending quality time with God and cultivating a close relationship with Him, emphasising it as the key to living a spiritually impactful life and demonstrating God’s power in the public sphere.
“Our worth to God in public is directly linked to the value we place on our walk with Him in the closet. If a Christian’s daily routine lacks dedicated quality time to know the ways of the Lord, they will not experience much of God’s power and may, in turn, deny God vessels He can use in the public sphere,” he stated.
Apostle Nyamekye made this assertion during a live telecast service dubbed ‘Special Evening Service’ aired on Pent TV on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Continuing his serialised sermon on “The Two Kinds of Kingdom Authority,” he highlighted prayer, fasting, meditation, studying, and obeying God’s word as key practices for aligning oneself with the ways of God, citing Simeon and Anna as examples of individuals devoted to God’s presence, as detailed in Luke 2:25-32, 37.
“The primary purpose of communication is to build relationships. Prayer is not just for asking and receiving; otherwise, ‘pray without ceasing’ would not be necessary. But as long as we practice the presence of God in communication, we build a relationship with Him. Those who dedicate consistent time to God develop strong relationships with Him.”
Chairman Nyamekye pointed out that God can use anyone at any time, provided they are open to the Spirit.
“We must not limit God. He can use anyone at any time and anywhere. We must allow ourselves to be moved by the Spirit, for this is what makes us children of God,” he said.
He stressed the importance of believers aligning themselves with the truth to remain relevant to the church’s mission.
“What the Church really needs today are people whom the Holy Spirit can use — children of God who have become His friends and are, therefore, acquainted with His ways. It is not enough to be a child of God; you must also be His friend,” he explained.
Referencing Exodus 40:33-34, 38, Apostle Nyamekye, who also serves as the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), explained the symbolic significance of the Tent of Meeting and God’s presence among the Israelites. He noted that God wanted the Israelites to focus on His presence in their midst, rather than merely recognising His universal presence. He urged believers to be mindful of God’s indwelling presence in their lives as a means to grow spiritually and effectively partner with Him in transforming the world.
“Our body is a type of tent, and our inner man is where God resides. The tent represents the human body, and the ark in the inner chamber represents the presence of God in the believer’s heart,” he stated.
He added, “As we walk with God, we are expected to grow. To join Jesus in the workplace, on the streets, and wherever we are, we must first be spiritually aware of His presence in us and intentionally cultivate it. Only then can we become transformative agents in God’s hands.”
Apostle Eric Nyamekye encouraged believers to earnestly seek the Spirit of God to become a blessing to humanity, citing John 7:37.
“When we thirst and hunger for the Spirit of God, as the scripture says, rivers of living water will flow from within us. Let us pay attention to the Spirit of God within us,” he advised.
He concluded by highlighting the crucial role of believers’ spiritual maturity and commitment to their values in bringing meaningful transformation to their lives and the broader community.
“All Christians carry the same gospel and life, but the difference lies in the spiritual character of the believer. We must work on the tent within us. When we do this, our spirituality will impact the people around us,” he affirmed.
Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah
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